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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
2
Mayor W. K. Abbott says he has not studied the jitney ordinance and will decide after reviewing its merits. Dads and merchants denounce the measure as city council passes it with potential veto by the mayor, who notes he could veto only with a two thirds vote.
Labor unions and Trades and Labor assembly moved to force Quincy officials to overturn Tuesday night’s jitney ordinance. Petitions begin circulation across business districts and manufacturing plants as merchants pledge support, while Snyder Rapid Service faces potential departure amid criticism of council bias.
The Chamber of Commerce unveils a fully furnished second floor rest room for ladies and children and invites visitors from out of town to use it. A stenographer will guide visitors to the room. In other news, oil lamps on cars may be used at night on city streets, with dimmers banned. on country roads electric headlights suffice. Mrs. Julia C. Logue was injured when kicked by a horse while feeding it. initially thought to have a broken leg, Dr. Knox attended to the knee injury.
Carl J Schumacher painter was struck by a street car on Maine Street between Sixth and Seventh streets around 5:30 pm. He suffered painful shoulder bruises and a chin cut, was dragged several feet under the car’s fender, and survived a near-fatal moment. He rode the bicycle when the machine skidded in front of the car. the motor man and conductor aided him until Dr. Zimmerman attended him.
Over a dozen jewelers from Iowa Illinois and Missouri plan to attend a convention in Quincy opening Sunday with twenty five invited guests expected. A Providence chain making machine will be demonstrated and displayed in Odell jewelry store as part of the event.
Henry B. Otten eldest son of Mrs Katherine Otten and Miss Mary Miller daughter of Mrs Louise Miller were married last night by Rev. W D Endres at the bride's mother’s home. The ceremony drew friends and relatives. a sumptuous wedding dinner followed and the couple will live with the bride’s mother before establishing a home.
Daniel A Reeder lifelong Adams county resident dies at his home near Melrose Chapel at 11 30 yesterday morning from heart trouble. He was 64 and had been in good health until a few days ago. Born in 1851 on the same farm, he worked as a farmer and was survived by son Hugh, daughters Esther and Mrs Julius Crocker, two sisters in Spokane Washington, and several grandchildren.
Quincy couple Willard McPike and Elsie Brackett wed last night at 8 by Rev. I W Bingaman at the parsonage 1249 Maine street. Both residents of Quincy the groom a known teamster and the bride attracting many friends in town. Mayor W K Abbott and W J Singleton visited Taylor road yesterday forenoon to assess repairs noting the highway under the highway commissioner's supervision is now in good condition.
B. E. McKenzie, arrested in Golden on a charge of soliciting fake magazine subscriptions, was sent to the workhouse for thirty days in default of a county court fine. The Whig earlier noted he was taking subscriptions to a magazine whose publication had been suspended since last April.
Nora Fleener, marked as colored, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in county court, was fined $50 and costs, and jailed in the workhouse for nonpayment. She is to join Zola Clark, white, sent earlier for a similar charge, after a raid at Edna Taylor farm led by Sheriff Coens and the posse.
Franklin school players edged a YMCA team 7 to 6 on the Franklin playground diamond. In the afternoon Franklin fell to Lincoln school playground boys 16 to 7 in a second league game.
The Western Catholic union held its annual picnic at Highland Park. The resort granted concessions to picnickers. Dinner was served at 6 PM and most attendees spent the evening dancing, enjoying a great time.
Park authorities announced yesterday the Highland Park management closed a contract with the Fifth Infantry band for Sunday evening concerts through the summer. A mammoth fireworks display is planned tonight at the park with Walking Jumbo as the headline attraction and additional special features.
Oliver and Cleo Gollaher mourn the death of their 15 days old son at 328 Cherry Street yesterday at 2 30 AM. The unknown cause is listed. He leaves three brothers and survivors including Mr and Mrs Miles Kilpatric and Mrs Mary Gollaher, the grandparents.
The notice suggests that many aches attributed to drafts or colds stem from weak kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills are claimed to relieve backache and stiff muscles and joints, rheumatism, and bladder issues by restoring kidney health and aiding toxin elimination. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
An advance man for the Sells-Floto and Buffalo Bill Wild West show arrives in Quincy this week. The combined circus and wild west act is due through the area late August, ahead of Barnum Bailey.
C E Brown superintendent of the Wabash and N Lock trainmaster with Springfield HQs were in Quincy yesterday on business. Flow. ZoMner traveling auditor on the same road also visited from St. Louis.
Two Quincy companies, Electric Wheel Works and Dayton Dick Company, will display wire products at the Illinois Tractor Demonstration in Champaign, Illinois, August 3 through 6. It is billed as the first major tractor demonstration east of the Missouri River and has drawn notable interest.
List of local visitors and residents in town yesterday includes Jacob Lines of Lima, Harry Davis of Mendon Livery, Mrs. Jennie Brown of Colchester, Ab Hirsch of Chicago trade, Julius Busch of Anheuser-Busch, O H Cady tuner, and Brainard Delmar expected from Colorado Springs Cal. references to local venues and events such as a Baked Ham lunch at Blue Ribbon Buffet and Palace Stables.
Invitations issued for a Friday afternoon card party at the Country Club. The 3 o clock event seeks funds to purchase records for the new Victrola secured earlier this summer.
Unions back the leader and oppose his departure from Quincey, demanding a definite council decision before they will concede a fair arrangement. The dispute centers on whether the council will offer a square deal and how long the line remains in place.
The judges announced sixth prize details from a ballot recount with winners James Channon receiving 80,877,590 votes and Donald Wible 79,092,590 votes for the fifth and sixth prizes in the race.
Prizes for 214 pony contest winners will be awarded at the contest office on Maine Street this morning at 10 o'clock. Winners must surrender duplicate ballots. At 1 pm today Mr Williams begins paying a 1 percent commission to those who did not win prizes, continuing until Saturday noon. Contestants must present duplicated ballots before noon Saturday to receive cash.
Mrs Pluma Leffingwell died yesterday after a ten day illness while visiting her son C W Leffingwell of 126114 Maine Street in Chicago. She was in her eightieth year and had been here about three weeks. The body was taken to Chicago this morning by C W Leffingwell and Eva Sherman of Independence, Ta. The funeral will be held Friday in Chicago with ceremonies by the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs Leffingwell will remain in Chicago for a week with her father M H Wheeler at Hinsdale sanitarium and her sister Mrs W L Goddard, who is convalescing.
The will of Joseph Kamphaus of Melrose township was filed for probate yesterday. No hearing date set. Executors named N C Sprick of South Side Island Bank to serve without bond. After debts and funeral expenses, $100 to Therese Dietrich and $200 to Sylvester Kamphaus. Remainder to be split among Therese Dietrich Kamphaus Rosie Cora Kamphaus Conrad Kamphaus and Sylvester Kamphaus. Witnesses Walter A Heidbreder and George Bollman.
In city court yesterday morning Magistrate Reardon fined several defendants for vagrancy. Three fines were suspended. Hayden of the Soldiers' Home faced 35 and costs but the fine was suspended after return to the Home. Barnes and Donnell, both charged with vagrancy, paid $5 and costs each. Lizzie Evans and Slona Bedford, both Negro women, fined $5 and costs. Evans’s fine suspended if she leaves Quincy, Bedford placed on probation. Frank Urbanoski found guilty of disturbing the peace and fined $5 and costs. Dismissed cases against Dr. D. D. Steiner H. F. Wisherd and Frank Hartman for driving automobiles not properly lighted.
Diamonds valued at about 200 dollars were stolen from a North Fifth street Odell Jewelry window late Tuesday night or early yesterday. The loss was not discovered until 7:30 a.m. Chief Koch and detectives Bumster and Scharnhorst sought clues, noting the expert level breakage without noise. A large diamond from the Trades and Labor Assembly exhibit and several smaller stones plus three or four gold knives were taken. Odell estimated at least 200 dollars in diamonds missing with knives worth wholesale eight to ten dollars.
Tonight marks the final performance of Charley Carey s greatest comedy The Captain at the Orpheum. Starting today the Oliver company will stage The Call of the Pines offering an unusual production with a large cast and special scenery at popular prices, promising a bargain for Quincy theatergoers this week.
The Spendthrift a six part drama filmed by George Kleine Players stars Trene Fenwick as Frances Ward with Cyril Keightley as Richard Ward in a tale of money misjudged pleasures. Malcolm Duncan and Greg Fiske also appear. The film features lavish interiors and costly retakes.
A short ad-style note urges treating ordinary injuries with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It warns infection from small cuts can lead to blood poisoning and promotes the salve as antiseptic, protective, and healing for skin blemishes, pimples, salt rheum, and eczema. Boxed at 2 ounces for 25 cents from druggists.
In the estate of Fred Brosi the executor Oscar Brosi filed an inventory showing the deceased possessed notes and accounts totaling about 460 dollars.
William Freese aged 18 and Goldie Finton aged 16, both from East End households, disappeared after Sunday night. Probation Officer Nolan investigates. authorities fear elopement possibly for a marriage license in Missouri. no license found and savings partly gone.
George Carnes and Wil lant Tweedale visited Quincy to promote the Thi nois Valley Fair running July 27 to 30. The four day program features horse racing with purses from 100 to 800 dollars, 13 entries in some events, and a motorcycle races program plus a Flying Moors aerial act as a main attraction.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Charles de Loos and Annie Schmidt both of Quincy, Henry Bernard Otten and Mary Dora Miller both of Quincy, Willard McPike and Elsie Brackett both of Quincy, and George Steinbrecher and Laura Kruse both of Quincy.
The Electric Wheel company showcases its tractor exhibit led by Calkins yesterday. The event, described as a tractor show, took place in Hutchinson, Kansas, this week drawing interest from agricultural circles.
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